3-Hydroxypicolinic acid, matrix substance for MALDI-MS (LP5138)

3-hydroxypicolinic acid is a picolinic acid in which the hydrogen at position 3 is replaced by a hydroxy group. 3-HPA (3-hydroxypicolinic acid) is used as a matrix in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry that provides a high signal-to-noise ratio and is suitable for analyzing mixed base oligomers, particularly through specific non-covalent interactions. The product 3-Hydroxypicolinic acid, matrix substance for MALDI-MS is a highly purified and prepared compound to be used as a matrix in mass spectrometry.